Summary
Westdale Middle School is a public middle school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 559 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 81 out of 118 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Westdale Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.
Westdale Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, as the school consistently underperforms compared to the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana averages in both mathematics and English language arts (ELA) proficiency. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Westdale's mathematics proficiency rate was 44%, compared to 51% for the district and 60% for the state. Similarly, in ELA, Westdale's proficiency rate was 53%, compared to 61% for the district and 70% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students performing relatively well, but other subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, performing significantly worse.
In addition to academic challenges, Westdale Middle School also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.9% to 40.3% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rates, ranging from 3.0% to 6.8% in recent years, are also a concern. While Westdale's overall performance is concerning, there are some potential bright spots, such as the school's strong performance in Algebra I and Geometry, where proficiency rates have been significantly higher than the district and state averages. Addressing the school's academic and non-academic challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including collaboration with the district, community stakeholders, and targeted interventions.
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